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25.08.2005 | Tennis

Roger will go into the U.S. Open next week as one of the biggest favourites in the event's 124-year history. He will face Ivo Minar (ATP 76) in the night session of the first round on Monday (7.30 pm NY time).

Roger has won his last 22 finals, has taken five grand slam titles and is full of confidence that he can become the first man since Australian Patrick Rafter, in 1998, to successfully defend the title at Flushing Meadows. "I'm not over-confident, just very confident," he said, having returned from six weeks off the tour with victory in the Cincinnati Masters. "I just know what I have to do. I know my game's in place now. Once I win a certain number of matches, I know what I can do, what I can't do.

Dear Roger I wish you all the luck in the world before you start your quest for the U.S. Open title. I know you will win it just like Pat Rafter did. Stay healthy and all the best. I am so looking forward to seeing you and your wonderful, unbeatable game!

You are the "final king" in tennis, as the consecutive 22 wins in finals say it all. We all hope that you will "flow" to another final and win the US Open, but please be careful in the early rounds again some unknown players. I like the saying - play li

Hi Roger.Deserve to win this tournament as well as the other players but I am on your supporting side.Don't worry you will win!Also can someone tell me the time the first match takes place in the Pacific time zone.